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Author (up) Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John
Title Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 18-27
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education
Abstract Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1493
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Author (up) Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith
Title Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 5-16
Keywords Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing
Abstract Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1488
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Author (up) Norton, V.
Title Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 12-16
Keywords Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management
Abstract Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1399
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Author (up) Poot, B.
Title Nurse-led chronic cough clinic: what is the impact on patient waiting times? Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 17-20
Keywords Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times
Abstract Describes the impact on patient waiting times of a nurse-led cough clinic for patients referred to a secondary-care adult respiratory service. Performs an audit of data collected from 75 patients with chronic cough who had been triaged to a nurse-led cough clinic from Aug 2009 to Feb 2011, in which the nurse assessed each patient, undertaking a detailed patient history and clinical examination, and confirming diagnosis/differential diagnoses. Describes patient characteristics, source/reason for referral, and primary diagnosis for cough. Contrasts wait times before and after initiation of the nurse-led clinic.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1400
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Author (up) Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C.
Title Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 21-24
Keywords Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning
Abstract Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1401
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Author (up) Wotton, Janice
Title The exploration of proactive nursing practice and health services to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families Type Report
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal Held NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages 63 p.
Keywords Child health services; Child welfare; Reports
Abstract Reports a five-week study tour of nurse-led child health practices in the US, Scandinavia and the UK to determine what effect such clinics have on child health, and how they differ from NZ practice. Visits nurse clinics in San Francisco, Denver and New York in the US, Copenhagen in Denmark, and Norfolk in England; visits collaborative practices in these locations as well as in London, England and in Stockholm, Sweden. Examines health promotion opportunities in these same places. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1402
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Author (up) Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan
Title Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1v
Keywords Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease
Abstract Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568
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